Massage apparatus.



.I. SABATINO. MASSAGE APPARATUS. APPLICATION FILED No.31. ma.

Patented Feb. 22,1916.

WITNESSES A TTORNEYS THE coyumau PLArgouRAPu co., WASHINPTON, D. c.

. JOHN SAIBATINO, or NEW YORK, Y. i

,MAssAGE' APPARATUS.

1 T all whom dimly concern:

' massage apparatus, and

"State of New York,

Be it known that I, JOHN SABATINO, a subject of the King. of'Italy, and a resident of the city of New York, Richmond Hill, borough ofQueens, countyof Queens, and n have invented "a new Massage Apparatus, ofwhich and Improved is a full, clear, and exact dethe following scription. l 7

This invention relates to improvements 1n particularly to a .holding'device for the vibrator, and has for 1 I an object to provide an improved structure ..whereby the hand of'an operator-may be properly connected with the vibrator so as to give an even firm vibration.

adapted to be brought under tension soas to holding device.

Another object, of the invention is to pro vide a holding device arranged with suitable strapsffor connecting thehand of the operator, which straps are renewablefand are clamp the hand more or less firmly to. the

A. further objectof the invention is to providea holding device which will fit the, v hand correctly, and allow all of the hand to be used, if desired. A still furtherobjeot of theinventlon 1s to provide tension means; for operating the clamping: straps, whereby the clamping straps may be quickly and easily adj ustedto anyv sizehand.

In carrying out the object of the invention the holding device is associated with a vibrator of any desired kind, as for instance of the same'variety as disclosed in my Patent 1,069,814, issued August 12, 1918. The particular form of. the vibrator forms no part of the present invention, but'in order to be associated with the present invention it must be provided with a handle or. projection over which the supporting member of the holding device embodying the invention is fitted. This projection or member is preferably formed integral with the body of the hold,

- mg device so that the vibrations from the vibrator may be directly communicated to the holding device and from thence to the hand clamped bythe holding device. The clamping means is preferably a pair' of straps which-are adjustably connected on one side of the'device, and are wound upon a rota-, table shaft on the oppositeside, wherebythe straps may be adjusted simultaneously crindependently for fitting, the hand of an operatofr; Locking means are associated. with I Specification of Letters Patent. Application filed December 31, 1913..

with a body or base that the clamping straps the same against Serial No.'809,669.

Patented Feb. 22,1916.

the shaft for locking thesameat any point ofits rotation.v

p In the accompanying drawings-Fignrel 1 isa side view of an embodiment of the invention, a hand being to and a vibrator being shown associated therewith ;.Fig. 2 is atop plan view of the holding device; Fig. 3

holding device; Fig. 4 is a detailed fragmentary sectional view through a. slightly modified form of locking means forthetape' shown clamped thereis an end view of the vibrated, whereby the shaftS adapted and thus allow the fingerstoact as massage members. The holding device 4 is provided 6 which has preferably formed. integral therewith an upstanding bracket? formed with anaperture 8 for ac commodatmgthe shaft 2. A set screw 9 is provided in. bracket 7 for clampingethe same rigidly to. shaft2 so that thevibrations will be directlycommunicated to base 6. The bracket 7 may be arranged at any desired angle in respect to the sides of base 6, but preferably at a considerable angle, asshown in Fig; 2, so that the power shaft 3 will be cut out of. the way of the operator. The base 6 may be of any desired'size, preferably comparatively small, and preferably of s-ub+ stantially thewidth of the ordinary hand so or tapes 10 and-11 may be connected to opposite sides of the base and be caused to properly clamp the hand. On one edgeof. thebase 6 are arrangedextensions. l2 and 13 provided with slots 14 and 15 through which the ends of straps 10 and 11V project. Suitable spurs l6 and Here provided which are pivotally mounted. These spurs are arranged to engage the straps or tapes 10 and 11 and hold movement, whereby each strap may be independently adjusted. The opposite side of base. 6 carries a; rotating shaft 18 to which the strapslO and ll are buttoned, whereby both straps are usted simultaneously. Q This is. very desirable as after the straps havebeen properlyadjustedwhich if desired may so that strap 11 will clamp properly a hand across the palm and strap 10 will properly clamp the two central fingers, the shaft 18 is utilized for loosening and again tightening the straps as the device is applied and then removed. However, if a different hand is used, the ends of the respective straps may be adjusted by causing the spurs 16 and 17 to engage different points on the straps. Shaft 18 is rotatably mounted in upstanding brackets 19 and 20 and carries a ratchet wheel 21 which is rigidly connected thereto by any desired means, as for instance set screw 22. Ratchet wheel 21 is adapted to engage a pawl .23 which is pivotally mounted at 2% to bracket T. The lower part of pawl 23 is provided with an extension 25 be forced against the ratchet wheel 21 and act as a brake. A suitable spring 26 is provided for normally forcing pawl 23 into continuous engagement with ratchet wheel 21. As the thumb mem- 1 ber 27 on shaft 18 is rotated the tapes 10 and 11 will be wound on shaft 18, and said shaft will be prevented from reverse rotation by the action of pawl 23. Of course, whenever desired, pawl .23 could be moved out of engagement with ratchet wheel 21 so that the shaft 18 will be free to rotate in either direction, and the tapes may be properly loosened for removing the hand.

In Fig. t will be seen a slightly modified form of locking means for shaft 18, whereby the same is locked substantially in any of its adjusted positions. Apertures or depressions 28 are provided in the end of the shaft which is mounted on bracket .20, whereby the end of set screw 29 arranged in bracket 20 may engage the shaft 18 so as to lock the same against rotation. It will also be evi dent that numerous other locking means may be provided for preventing a reverse rotation of the shaft 18 after the tapes have been properly tightened.

As shown in Fig. 2, the base (3 is formed with openings 30 through which stitching or securing means 31 are passed for connecting pads 32 and 38 to base 6. It is of course evident that other securing means may be provided for securing these pads in place, though the means described is simple and ef fective. and is therefore preferably used. In order to cause the tapes 10 and 11 to properly clamp the hand and fingers against the pads, slots 34 and 35 are provided in base 6 opposite slots 14: and 15, as shown in Fig. 2.

In operation, the pawl 28 is actuated so as to release ratchet wheel .21 and tapes 10 and 11 are cousequentlv loosened. The hand is then thrust through tape 11 until the same strikes against the thumb. as shown in Fig. 1, and the second and third fingers are thrust through tape 10. Shaft 18 is then rotated until one or both of the tapes have been tightened to the desired extent for clamping hand 5 against pads 32- and 33. If one of the tapes should not properly clamp the hand the end of the said tape adjacent the respective resilient spurs 1G and 17 will le pulled until the tape is acting properly. The power is then turned on and as the vibrator l operates the holding device l will vibrate, and consequently hand 5 will vibrate. The fingers are then pressed against the person being operated upon and a proper massage effect will be produced. To remove the device the power is turned off the vibrator and then pawl 23 is operated for releasing ratchet wheel 21, whereupon the tapes will become loosened and the hand may be easily withdrawn therefrom.

It is evident that any form of tape or strap may be used, but preferably a more or less resilient tape is used so that there will be a. resilient gripping effect of the tape against the hand. It is evident that the brackets supporting the shaft 18 could be of any desired size so that the tape wound on the shaft 18 may be of an appreciable length. This is desirable where different persons are to be massaged with the same device. In a case of this kind, the tape is unrolled from shaft 18 and d "awn past the retaining spurs on the opposite side of base (3 and cut off so that the used tape is removed, and new tape is provided. This prevents any of the used or old tape coming in contact with the new patron. In arranging the tapes 1() and 11 on shaft 18 the same may be secured thereto in any desired manner, a desirable way being the use of a button 36 for each of the tapes. In arranging any particular kind of tape in position the same may be slotted and then placed over the respective buttons 36 and wound properly on shaft 18. In unwinding the tape and pulling out the soiled sections the finger or hand uses extensions 12 and 13 as a fulcrum when pulling the tapes. This is especially desirable after the shaft 18 has been locked and the tapes are being pulled to individually fit the re spective parts of the hand. It will also be observed in Fig. 2 that strap 10 is provided with a cross bar 37 pressed by a spring extension 88 of the clamping member 39.

hat I claim is 1. In an apparatus of the character described, a base, a bracket projecting from said base for connecting the base with a vibrator, said base bein formed with pairs of spaced apertures, each pair of said apertures being on opposite sides thereof, and directly opposite each other, said base being also provided with ears adjacent certain of said apertures for acting as fnlcrums, a tape extending through each pair of apertures for clamping a hand to said base, means for connecting one end of each of said tapes to said base, said means overlapping said fulprisinga base, means for connecting said base With the vibrator, a pair of straps or tapes independently and ad ustably connected with said base from one side, a rotatable shaft connecting said straps on the opposite side of, saidbase, a ratchet Wheel connected with said shaft, a spring pressed pawl acting on said ratchet wheel for preventing a 15 reverse rotation thereof, whereby said straps may be independently adjusted on one side of said base, and simultaneously adjusted on the opposite side of said base, and a brake associated with said pawl adapted to engage said ratchet wheel for breaking the'motion thereof when the pawl releases said ratchet Wheel.

3. In an apparatus ofvth e character described, a base, a bracket projecting from said base forconne'cting said base with a vibrator, said base being formed With a a pair. of apertures on opposite sides thereof,

said apertures being in .alinement, a tape said base,

ably connecting the. opposite ends of said tapes to said base.

extending through each pair of apertures for clamping a hand to said base, means for connecting one end of each of said tapes to and adjustable means for adj ustat. In'an apparatus of the character described, a holding device for a vibrator comprising a base, means for connecting said base with a vlbrator, cush1on1ng means arranged on one side of said base, a pair of straps may be independently connected to straps for clamping a hand against said cushioning means, means arranged on one side of said base engaging said straps for connecting thestraps to said base, and a rotatable shaft connected with said straps at the opposite side of said base for simultaneously moving said straps so as to clamp said hand to said base.

5. In an apparatus of the character described, a holding device for a vibrator comprising a base, means for connecting said base with a vibrator, a pair of straps independently connected With said base on one side, a rotating shaft connecting said straps on the opposite side of said base, a ratchet Wheelconnected with said shaft, and a pawl for normally preventing a reverse rotation of said ratchet wheel, whereby said said base and simultaneously adjusted on the opposite side of said base. i

6. In an apparatus of the character described, a base, a bracket projecting from sa d base for connecting the .base With a eration.

vibrator, said base being formed with pairs of apertures, each pair of said apertures being on opposite sides of the base and directly opposite each other, a tape extending through each pair of apertures for clamping a hand to said base, means for connecting one end of each of the tapes to said base adjacent one side of the base and adjustable means adjacent the opposite side of the base for adjustably connecting the opposite ends of said tapes to said has In a massage apparatus of the character described, a holding device for a vistraps or tapes independently and adjustably connectedwith said base on one side thereof, a rotatable shaft connected With said straps on the opposite side of said base, and means associated with said shaft for locking the same against rotation.

8. In an apparatus of the character described,a holding device for a vibrator comprising a base, means for connecting said base With said vibrator, a pair of straps or tapes independently connected With said base on one side thereof, a rotatable member connected with said straps on the oppo- .brator comprising a base, means for connectlng said base with a vibrator, a pair of sitesideof said base for adjustably connecting said straps to that side of said base, means acting on said rotatable member for preventing the rotation thereof, and a brake for breaking the action of said rotatable member when said meansreleases the rotatable member. s g

9. In amassage apparatus of the character described, a'holding device for a vibrator, comprising a base, means for connecting said base With a vibrator, a pair of straps independently connected with said base on one side, a rotatable member connected with said straps on the opposite side of said base, said straps being adapted to be Wound on said rotatable member, and means for locking said rotatable member against accidental op- 10. In a massage apparatus of the character described, a base, a bracket projecting from said base for connecting the base with .a vibrator, a tape for clamping a hand to said base, meansfor connecting one end of said tape to said base adjacent one side of the base, and an adjustable means adjacent the opposite side of the base for adjustably connecting the opposite end of said tape to said base. j I

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing Witnesses.

JOHN SABATINO. WVitnesses:

A. L. KrrcHIN, G. H. EMSLIE.

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